Monday, May 7

Doing It All Over Again

As we get closer and closer to Turkey's First Communion I am starting to feel very melancholy. This is a big step for him; several years in the making. I look at him, and I look at the baby and think about what he was like; seven years ago when he was Monkey's age. I'm looking back at pictures of him over the last eight years; and I am amazed by how much he's grown; physically, mentally and spiritually.

All of the thinking aside we've been busy preparing for his big day. He has had a few rehearsals, he has a few more to attend to as well. He got a new hair cut, we bought his special clothes, and we got his photos done. We've been planning a party for him, and so on and so on.

And then I think, we get to do this all again in another seven years.

Seven years. The age gap between the two boys.

Wow, seven years.

Don't get me wrong I wouldn't change a thing about the boys and their age gap. It certainly has it's up sides; like only having to diaper one child at a time. ;-)

And then I start thinking about where I might be in seven years. By then I will be in my early 40s. When my mom was in her early 40s, I was in my early 20s. Then I think, when Monkey is in his early 20s; I'll be in my mid-50s, the age my mom is now.

I like the idea of being able to "doing it all again", seven years from now. I like wondering where we'll all be in seven years. What kind of eight year old will the baby be? What kind of teenager will Turkey be? What will Husband and I be doing for work and hobbies? What kind of relationship will my boys have with each, and any other siblings that may come there way?